secret8gent

could've been me, but i don't usually get that far east..

(i've got a oe spoiler)

MrSuicideDoor

loose wire connection for the power steering, simple fix. i got it back just now.

they were asking me to just drive without power steering until friday, i contacted mazda North American operations and said i was fine with that as long as they understood that if i even hit a curb because of it i was going to sue them in the face

it was 5 start treatment after that

willub and company

spotted a gunmetal 8 on 290 yesterday. had after market wheels and an exhaust. i was driving the black rx7. to bad i had to get off, we didn't have much time to play around. my friend was behind me in the red rx7

Christian

MrSuicideDoor

saw a winning blue rx8 on comm ave aroung 6 last night, i beeped kinda, then got glared at by the driver in front of me at the next stop light

TrboLvr

Saw a WB RX-8 in Waltham yesterday around 5:00. I waved but was still pissed from the crater of a pot hole i hit on bear hill road.

ENVYSN

Hi everyone, I am a new owner and new to the site. It is a rare occasion to spot an RX8 of any color around the worcester area. I spotted a VR8 on 495 south and was following him right through worcester on 290 when I had to get off at 146. Within the week you should be seeing my VR8. Can't wait, see eveyone out there...

pussywillow1972

Could be me. I work in Newton Highlands and am on the road at lunchtime every day. Is the one you see stock with no spoiler? If so, that could likely be me.

Mike285

Ya you'll be seeing me pretty soon too. I go to school out in Worcester, gettin my masters in ME. Im buyin my RX-8 at Mazda Galery in Norwood, I hear they're really good out there and I've used their service department, impeccable service. I'm wondering, though, if anyone can tell me a good place to get work done to upgrade the stock model and what kind of mods I can make

MrSuicideDoor

do you work at cingular?

RPIRX-8

I saw your post in the Rev it Up thread and wanted to reply, I'll do it here . I've bought all my cars from Ira Mazda in Danvers. I think they can get you the best deal due to volume (I believe they are by far the highest volume Mazda dealer in New England). But as far as service, I would never go there for that. I get all warranty and general service done at Liberty Mazda (used to be 128 Mazda) in Wakefield. They are awesome, impeccible service, and free wireless internet in the waiting rooms!!. I know the service guys there personally so let me know if you want me to put you in touch.

As far as performance modifications, hands down head up to Synaptic3 in Candia, NH. Dana, Aaron, and Ron know their stuff on rotaries hands down. They are the only Pettit certified dealer in the US right now I believe. They just did my Tein monoflex suspension with customer EDFC installation (pic below). In a week or so they will be doing turbo with custom heat shielding, intake, radiator, custom oil cooler setup, and much more.

pussywillow1972

I don't.

Mike285

Ya, Wakefield's a bit of a trek for me. I found a great place out on route 1; Mazda Gallery. I talked to a couple friends and looked them up and I hear great things. So ill try them first. But thanks for the advice. As far as the performance mods, thanks a ton, man. This is really going to help. Please forgive my ignorance, but what is Pettit? Im still really getting into cars, I havent been into it that long.

Clavius

*cough* Gallery Sucks... *coughs*... If you find a salesman that knows even a little bit about the car I'd be surprised. I knew more about the car than my salesman (sadly not as much as i should of in terms of how much to pay but lol live and learn on that one). I'd avoid their service dept since I've only had hassles with 'em and at one point had to print up several TSB's that needed to be done since the problems I had were not being addressed properly at all (even after mentioning that there were TSB for my issues.). But some (re: Older, better job) people have said they are great and never had a problem.

All I ask is if you buy from them rape them hard in the sales price. Whatever you wanna pay take off a additional 1.5k atleast just for me ok

Oh btw I might be frequenting the Natick Area soon, got a job offer might take it sorry had to post it somewhere hehe.

ENVYSN

Any word on how the service is at the mazda dealer on Rt 9 in Shrewsbury?

KrysyGT

Congrats!! I am always over in Natick, so your bound to see me cruising around at some point!

I've been seeing a lot more 8's recently. Mostly people who totally ignore me when I drive up next to them and wave haha.

pussywillow1972

If I see a VR when I'm out and about in the area, I'll be sure to wave! Are you around the Highland Ave. area much? I'm out in Natick every now and then at the guitar center there.

TrboLvr

If you're talking about Sentry West Mazda (the only Mazda dealership on Rt 9 in Shrewsbury I think...) then I would recommend them. I've been taking my 8 there since I bought it (about 7 months ago) and they've definitely been nice to me. I have no complaints. The only comment I would make is that you need to be aware of what Mazda recommends for your service intervals because they do recommend performing some items earlier than Mazda. Whether or not you wanted to perform those tasks early would be your decision.

RPIRX-8

Krysy, where do you live in Newton? I'm in Auburndale near the Newton Mariott hotel. Can't believe I havent seen you around.

KrysyGT

I am usually around Rt.9, the mall (typical female), and 135 since my fiancee's parents live in Ashland.

In the highlands RIGHT on Rt 9. I'm really not around much unless I drive to my 2nd job at the Y, or to the Stop and Shop in Watertown.

MrSuicideDoor

i'm in waban center, i've never seen anyone from the club before

RPIRX-8

Ahh, that makes sense. I just took my 8 out of storage about a month ago and only drive it on weekends more or less. In 2 weeks she'll (her name is Rexie) be going in for a turbo, gauges, oil cooler, radiator, accusump setup, so I'll be scootin around in my Speed3 for awhile. Maybe I'll see you around on RT 9, you'll hear me coming way before I get there

RPIRX-8

man thats pretty much right down the street from me. We should all get together. Any of you folks going to LimeRock this weekend?

Astral

I"m going to LimeRock for the whole weekend. But I would be down for getting together for some food & beer around our area.

KrysyGT

I am down for getting together nearby! Jeff and I figured it's not worth planning any trips far from home for the rest of the year since planning the wedding has taken over our lives and is eating any free time we have.

bassy

This week I've spotted twice a white RX-8 going the opposite direction on Rt. 38, around 12:45 p.m. This was somewhere in Medford. I was headed towards Woburn in my titanium gray 8. Not sure if the driver/owner frequents this board.

I usually play tennis in Brookline (next to the Baker School) or in Newton (on Walnut St) on weekends. I drive through the Kenmore Square area, Comm Ave, Beacon Street, Rt. 9, West Roxbury/Brookline pretty often. I'll keep an eye out for other RX-8's. I'm sure I'll run into some of you guys sooner or later.